The green flag for the race for President has been flown. As I write this, the results from the Iowa caucus are not in. However, the pundits are predicting a finish order of Obama, Edwards and Clinton for the Democrats and Huckabee, Romney and McCain for the Republicans.
I have yet to meet anyone (and I meet many) that is completely behind any of the candidates. While that might seem troubling, I see it as a good sign. I have worked in the political arena for many years. The most effective legislation results from proposals that nobody really loves, but that everyone can live with. I think the same can apply to candidates for political office. Perhaps we will have two nominees that are not the "political darlings" of any group. Maybe we will have two nominees that most people could live with. If we end up with a President that few love but most can live with, there may be a chance for some progress in Washington, D.C. Such a President would be forced to work closely with both parties and would have to follow a moderate idealogical line.
As we get sick of hearing the political pundits, let us hope and pray that the best candidate wins.
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